San Antonio enjoys a diverse industry portfolio that continues to strengthen and build upon the city's historic economic base. Diverse industry strengths have emerged in recent years, making San Antonio one of the most recession resistant economies in the country. Combining the global connections with a focus on jobs and investments the City seeks to create a globally competitive and internationally connected economic development environment that supports entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes toward investment and job creation.

The Mayor and City Council are the community’s key decision makers. They focus on: the provision and efficiency of basic services; their district’s growth; capital improvement projects; land use and development; the city’s financial growth and economic development; and other important issues. Council members focus on how City policies not only meet the needs of their constituents, but also how they meet the goals of the entire community.

The 2014 City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration marks the 27th anniversary of the City's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. Join one of the largest marches and commemorations in the U.S. aimed at honoring and continuing Dr. King's legacy.

San Antonio is an amazing place. Throughout the SA 2020 process, you proved it by showing up in droves on weeknights and Saturdays to dream about our city`s future. At a time when other big American cities reflect the skeptical chords of our national discourse, we had local CEOs sitting side-by-side with grassroots activists in a dialogue that looked like folks chatting over the backyard fence.

Located just below the headwaters of the San Antonio River, Brackenridge Park and the surrounding area has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. There is evidence of human visitation and occupation extending back at least 11,000 years. Native American artifacts dating as early as 9200 B.C. have been found in the Olmos Basin and near Hildebrand Avenue. The Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Garden Theatre are located at Brackenridge Park.

Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown. Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens and visitors alike.

Frequently Asked Questions – Workers’ Compensation

If I get injured to whom do I report my injury or accident?

You are required to report your injury or accident to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible.

What if I need to see a doctor?

You have the right to choose any doctor who will accept Workers’ Compensation. We
encourage all employees to seek medical treatment through the City’s
Employee Health & Wellness Center. This is a fully staffed
medical facility that serves employees of the City of San Antonio only.

If I have a question about my workers’ compensation
claim, who do I contact?

What is the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation?

This is a state-funded Agency. Their responsibilities are to:

Promote safe and healthy workplaces;

Provide customers with information about their rights and responsibilities;

Ensure the delivery of appropriate benefits;

Ensure appropriate and efficient health care for all injured
employees and fair and reasonable reimbursement for health care
providers;

Assist in timely returning injured workers to productive roles
in the Texas workforce;

Assist in resolving disputes between the employer and employee.

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation
has a local office at 9514 Console Drive, Ste. 200, San Antonio, TX
78229. Their phone number is (210) 593-0070. (www.tdi.state.tx.us)

If I know someone may be committing fraud (a person knowingly
or intentionally conceals, misrepresents, and makes a false statement
to obtain workers' compensation benefits) what do I do?

Frequently Asked Questions – Liability
Section

Click on the “Claim Form” link and follow the directions
on the form. All claims against the City must originate from
the City Clerk’s office.

What happens after I file a claim with the City Clerk’s
Office?

The City’s Office of Risk Management will retrieve your Claim
Form, enter it into our system, and forward it to our third-party administrator,
TRISTAR Risk Management Services, who will investigate and evaluate your claim on the City’s
behalf. You should receive a call from TRISTAR Risk Management Services within 5-7
days of filing a claim.

What if I am involved in an accident while driving a City
vehicle?

All accidents involving City vehicles, whether on duty or not, must
be reported to the police and your supervisor immediately.

What if a police officer asks for proof of insurance?

If you are driving your personal vehicle, show the police your personal
insurance card. If you are driving a City vehicle, show the police
the self-insured information card located in the glove compartment.